In this role as a GL Accountant, you will be part of the Finance Team. You are responsible for the day-to-day financial operations within Collins Foods. Leveraging your financial expertise, you will oversee and enhance the financial administration. Managing the finances of 16 restaurants in Germany, each with its own P&L, makes this role both interesting and challenging. You will work in close collaboration with a team of 5 colleagues in the Europe Finance team.

Your tasks include:

• Conducting and checking the general ledger administrations.
• Preparation of the weekly sales journals, payroll processing, conducting Balance Sheet reconciliations and the management and processing of the transactions in the restaurants.
• Daily processing and coding of bank statements.
• Drawing up various (ad hoc) reports.
• Processing of intercompany transactions and associated journals and reconciliations.
• Maintaining contacts with restaurant management and external suppliers where you solve any problems together.
• Periodic compilation of internal control documentation and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support of the controller during the periodic closing.
• Various other activities to support the financial accounting process.

Who are we?

We are Collins Foods, the largest franchisee, franchisor and brand owner for Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the Netherlands and Germany. Currently, we have 57 restaurants in the Netherlands and 16 restaurants in Germany, with ambitious plans for healthy growth in the future.

Our European headquarters, based in Amsterdam/Düsseldorf , serves as the central hub for the comprehensive management of our organization. With a dedicated team of 100+ employees, we take pride in providing crucial support to over 2500+ colleagues spread across the Netherlands and 550+ colleagues spread across Germany.

What are we looking for?

You feel at home in an international setting with a healthy ambition and a focus on growth. In addition to carrying out the operational financial activities, you have the capabilities to also think along at a tactical level. You actively seek opportunities to enhance workflows, aiming for greater efficiency and productivity.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent
• You have at least 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within food, retail or FMCG.
• You have good financial and accounting knowledge of German GAAP.
• You have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and ERP accounting programs.
• Proficient in both Dutch and English. German would be beneficial.

Come and join us and make impact!

You enjoy working with a close-knit team with the same passion with which you can achieve results together. Working for an iconic global brand in an international setting with a lot of freedom. Naturally, this includes excellent terms of employment:

• An attractive salary depending on your education and relevant work experience.
• Bonus arrangement (based and performance and individual results).
• Award of shares after one year of permanent employment.
• 25 vacation days per year plus 2 additional fixed days off on a full-time basis.
• Extensive Pension arrangement.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Attention to a healthy work-life balance with options for working from home.
• Personal training budget as part of your development.
• Discount on your sports subscription and daily fresh fruit at the office.
• And last but not least: great colleagues, fun parties and drinks.

Did we get you excited? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Do you have any more questions about the feature? For more information, please contact Gabriella Ipek – Talent Acquisition Specialist – gipek@collinsfoods.eu – 06 21 581 322.

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